Northland Arboretum
The Northland Arboretum is a 413-acre non-profit arboretum and nature reserve. This is one of the sights of Baxter. A drive of 9.4 mi reaches Paul Bunyan Land.
A garden inside Baxter
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 1°, with about 48" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Baxter
Northland Arboretum is inside Baxter, which has 11 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) has airline service, about 6 miles from Northland Arboretum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Northland Arboretum
The Northland Arboretum is a 413-acre non-profit arboretum and nature reserve in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States.
The arboretum was founded in 1972 when the Brainerd Landfill closed; that original 40-acre (160,000 m2) landfill site now supports a grassland. The Arboretum now contains a Red Pine plantation and an area of Jack Pine savanna, with nearly 20 kilometers of trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, of which nearly 5 kilometers are lit for evening skiing. Other areas include a native tree trail, youth gardens, a wildflower trail, and a pond with arched bridge. The Nature Conservancy owns nearly 200 acres (0.81 km2) within the arboretum.
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Hotels and campgrounds near Northland Arboretum
Lodging nearby is in Baxter (11) and East Gull Lake (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Northland Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter | in town | — | 11 8 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 9,217 | $324K | C |
| East Gull Lake 44% vacation homes | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,184 | $554K | — |
| Brainerd | 2 mi east | 5 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 14,428 | $193K | C− |
| Oak Lawn Township | 5 mi east | 5 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,886 | $263K | — |
| Sylvan Township | 8 mi west | 10 min | 4 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 3,030 | $298K | — |
| Scandia Valley Township 56% vacation homes | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 1,346 | $363K | — |
| Bay Lake Township 63% vacation homes | 17 mi east | 25 min | 7 4 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 984 | $434K | — |
| Long Lake Township 31% vacation homes | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,185 | $322K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
More places people know lie within 69 miles.
64 mi LandmarkKensington Runestone
129 mi LakeMille Lacs Lake29 mi Theme parkPaul Bunyan Land
54 mi MuseumHill Museum & Manuscript Library
69 mi AttractionThe Big Fish
64 mi MuseumRunestone Museum
56 mi GardenMunsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens
319 mi AttractionKenney Lake OverlookPhoto credits
Kensington Runestone: Book author: George T. Flom, Public domain · Mille Lacs Lake: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Hill Museum & Manuscript Library: Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, CC BY 3.0 · The Big Fish: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Runestone Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens: Kirs10, Public domain · Kenney Lake Overlook: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
A visit to Northland Arboretum: questions
Is Northland Arboretum in Baxter?
Yes. It’s inside Baxter, MN.
When is the best time to visit Northland Arboretum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–80°.
What is the closest airport to Northland Arboretum?
Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 113 miles.
Where should I stay near Northland Arboretum?
Baxter (in town, 11 places to stay), East Gull Lake (7 mi, 6 places to stay) and Brainerd (2 mi, 4 places to stay).
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